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Blood pressure is one of the most basic diagnostic parameters. The blood pressure test is usually one of the first activities that the doctor performs during an appointment, but you can successfully monitor it yourself at home. Find out what the norms for blood pressure are, and what high or low values may be.
Blood pressure is a parameter that tells you how hard your blood pushes against the walls of large arteries. It is for this reason that the measurement is made on the upper arm and not on the forearm, for example. The pressure is slightly different when the heart contracts and pushes blood into the arteries (systolic pressure) and when it relaxes (diastolic pressure). Therefore, after the measurement, two values are always given and both of them are important from a diagnostic point of view.
The norm of blood pressure
Blood pressure is a value that fluctuates greatly. It depends, among other things, on such rapidly changing parameters as body hydration or … nervousness. Hence, it is sometimes referred to as the “white coat syndrome”. The phenomenon is that patients get frustrated before the medical examination, and therefore their blood pressure rises and actually indicates the wrong value. In the long term, blood pressure also fluctuates in various ways, for example with age. You should consult your GP about problems with pressure. Do not wait for an appointment and arrange an online consultation today via the halodoctor.pl portal.
The average blood pressure in an adult human is 120/80 mm Hg (the systolic pressure is given first). However, these values may vary within certain ranges: systolic blood pressure is usually in the range of 90-135 mm Hg, and diastolic blood pressure is in the range of 50-90 mm Hg.
Blood pressure in children is slightly lower, averaging 110/75 mm Hg. In newborns, this value is even lower and fluctuates around 102/55 mm Hg.
Blood pressure levels should be checked regularly to catch any abnormalities. We recommend a wrist blood pressure monitor, compatible with a dedicated application that allows for precise pressure control and quick transmission of test results to a doctor. See the offer of other wrist blood pressure monitors available on Medonet Market.
Dietary supplements will help you maintain proper blood pressure, for example: Elixir for pressure with garlic, hawthorn, lemon balm and olive leaf or Elixir of mistletoe, which can be purchased at favorable prices at Medonet Market.
Increased blood pressure (hypertension, hypertension)
We talk about hypertension when the systolic blood pressure exceeds 140 mm Hg or the diastolic blood pressure is higher than 90 mm Hg. However, it is still mildly elevated blood pressure. Then we deal with moderate hypertension, and above 180 mm Hg for systolic pressure and 110 mm Hg for diastolic pressure we are talking about severe hypertension. In the vast majority of cases, the disease is of a primary nature, which means that it is impossible to isolate one specific cause that provokes the increase in blood pressure.
So if you want to monitor your blood pressure, you should get a blood pressure monitor. You can find a wide selection of devices at attractive prices on the Medonet Market. The offer includes, among others, blood pressure monitors with automatic measurement, wrist sphygmomanometers and shoulder sphygmomanometers, so everyone will find a product tailored to their individual needs.
Hypertension is very dangerous for the circulatory system and significantly increases the risk of its diseases, so you should strive to compensate for it. This is usually achieved through lifestyle changes (limiting salt, coffee and alcohol consumption, playing sports, quitting smoking, weight loss). In extreme cases, the doctor decides to start pharmacological therapy.
Appropriate supplementation is helpful in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. At Medonet Market you can buy a dietary supplement with omega 3 acid to stabilize blood pressure. The product, thanks to the content of DHA and EPA acids, supports the work of the heart and helps to maintain blood pressure at an appropriate level. You can also order Harmonix 500 ml, a combination of 10 herbal extracts and chokeberry juice, thanks to which the product regulates blood pressure.
- See promotional offers of wrist blood pressure monitors
Low blood pressure (hypotension, hypotension)
Too low blood pressure is a much rarer problem than high blood pressure. it is estimated that about 15 percent of them struggle with it. population. We refer to it when systolic blood pressure is below 90 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure is below 50 mm Hg. People who struggle with hypotension are drowsy and distracted, complaining of headaches, weakness, deteriorated mood.
In order to control blood pressure at home, it is worth having a suitable device. We recommend the blood pressure monitor with automatic measurement Nissei Comfort, which is characterized by high-quality measurement. In addition, it has the function of remembering test results, which makes it easier to regularly monitor your health.
If our blood pressure is still around the upper limit of the norm, you can use FOR PRESSURE + Herbapol in Krakow – a supplement available in a package containing as much as 90 capsules. We also recommend For circulation – a set of herbal supplements supporting the cardiovascular system.
It is recommended that people suffering from hypotension should regularly play sports, drink more fluids (including coffee), and increase their salt intake. If there are indications for this, the doctor prescribes pharmacological therapy. One of the measures used in this case is caffeine.
- Try the Omron M6 Comfort Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor, which is available at a promotional price on Medonet Market.
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